LIRR and Metro-North Discounts Raise Crowding Concerns

MTA plans to provide discounts on most trips starting and ending within New York City

Paul Berger

Metropolitan Transportation Authority board members expressed concern Monday about fairness and potential crowding when the agency launches a discounted-ticket program later this year for commuter rail trips within New York City.

Beginning as soon as May, the MTA plans to provide a 10% discount on most Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad trips starting and ending within the city. LIRR riders will have a discount of 20% on monthly tickets for the same trips. The discounts must be ratified by the full board Wednesday...